# Cattle and pig slaughter rose in Panama in September

> Panama’s National Institute of Statistics and Census reported 30,136 cattle and 67,288 pigs slaughtered in September 2026. Preliminary figures showed year-on-year increases of 11.2% for cattle and 8.9% for pigs.

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In its 20 October report, the institute said cumulative slaughter through September was up 3.4% for cattle and 11.8% for pigs. The head counts are based on monthly reports supplied by justices of the peace, mayors, veterinarians and slaughterhouse administrators.

Results varied by province: Panama, Herrera and Veraguas reported increases in cattle slaughter, while Coclé also joined those provinces for pigs. The release measures slaughter recorded at facilities; it does not represent all livestock raising or total meat production.

## Data

### September 2026 slaughter counts

Preliminary slaughter counts and annual changes published by Panama’s INEC.

Methodology: Counts are preliminary for September; annual changes compare with September 2025. Head counts are compiled from slaughterhouse reports.

| Category | Head count | Year-on-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle slaughtered | 30136 | 11.2 |
| Pigs slaughtered | 67288 | 8.9 |

Sources: <https://www.inec.gob.pa/archivos/A053342420261020135835Sacrificio%20de%20ganado%20vacuno%20y%20porcino%20en%20la%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20septiembre%202026.pdf> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/panama-cattle-and-pig-slaughter-increased-in-september-2026/data/september-2026-slaughter-counts?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/panama-cattle-and-pig-slaughter-increased-in-september-2026/data/september-2026-slaughter-counts?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo de Panamá](<https://www.inec.gob.pa/archivos/A053342420261020135835Sacrificio%20de%20ganado%20vacuno%20y%20porcino%20en%20la%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20septiembre%202026.pdf>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-20)

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